Pae's Patterns: The Dendritic Designer of Bacteriumville
Once upon a time, in the verdant lanes of Bacteriumville, there was a bacterium with a penchant for patterns, known to the microbial community as Pae - Paenibacillus dendritiformis . Pae was not just any bacterium; he was a distinguished member of the Paenibacillus genus, a lineage celebrated for their remarkable ability to form tree-like structures that could mesmerize any onlooker. Pae's story began in the early 1990s, in a petri dish within a lab far from his home. It was there that human scientists first observed the fascinating patterns created by his ancestors. They were captivated by the intricate designs, which resembled the branching of trees or the delicate veins of leaves. The discovery was attributed to the keen eyes of Eshel Ben-Jacob and his team, who recognized the potential in these microscopic artists. In Bacteriumville, Pae was a celebrity. His designs were not just beautiful; they were functional, too. With his dendritic patterns, he could maximize the effi